Anne Hathaway has rejoined the cast of “The Devil Wears Prada” as filming for the sequel is currently underway. The actress, now 42, gave fans a glimpse of the production with a playful TikTok video on Monday, invoking memories of the original 2006 film alongside the iconic fashion moments associated with her character.
Recognizable Fashion References Spark Excitement
Viewers quickly noticed Hathaway’s cerulean blue sweater in the video, recalling a famous scene in which Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly, delivers a memorable monologue about the significance of that particular shade. The speech highlights how the color represented millions of dollars and jobs in the fashion industry, despite appearing to be a simple choice from a clearance rack.
“I see, you think this has nothing to do with you,”
Priestly says during a Runway editorial meeting after Andy Sachs, Hathaway’s character, scoffs at the outfit choices.
“You go to your closet and you select, I don’t know, that lumpy blue sweater, for instance, because you’re trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care about what you put on your back.”
“But what you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean,”
she explains, before tracing its origins through various fashion houses.
“Then it trickled down into some tragic, casual corner where you fished it out of some clearance bin,”
Priestly continues, concluding,
“That blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs, and it’s sort of comical how you think you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry.”
Returning Cast and New Additions to the Franchise
Alongside Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci will reprise their original roles. The sequel introduces new characters portrayed by Kenneth Branagh, who will play Miranda Priestly’s husband, as well as Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet. Additional cast members include Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and Conrad Ricamora.
Sequel’s Plot Focus on Industry Challenges and Rivalries
The story is expected to explore Miranda Priestly’s efforts to maintain her influence amid the waning power of traditional magazine publishing. Priestly faces competition from Blunt’s character, now a successful executive at a luxury group controlling essential advertising revenue. This rivalry underlines the pressures of adapting to a changing fashion and media landscape.
Sequel Release Date and Anticipated Impact
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” is scheduled for theatrical release on May 1, 2026. With original and new cast members returning, the film aims to revisit the tensions and glamour of the fashion world while reflecting on its current struggles. Anne Hathaway’s involvement reignites interest in the franchise, especially as it reconnects audiences with beloved characters and iconic fashion themes.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Anne Hathaway’s syndrome?
A. She annoyed me, so I questioned why she annoyed me. I ended up writing about something called Anne Hathaway Syndrome. This is when you do everything correctly, yet society dislikes you for it. The more I considered it, the clearer it became: Anne Hathaway is someone with genuine enthusiasm, like a theater kid, especially during her rise to fame.
Q. What is Anne Hathaway’s religion?
A. Hathaway grew up in a Roman Catholic family with strong values and once wanted to be a nun, but acting was important to her.
Q. Why does Anne Hathaway’s face look different?
A. A plastic surgeon thinks Anne Hathaway might have had cosmetic surgery. He pointed out that her nose seems to show signs of rhinoplasty. He also mentioned that while it’s normal for baby fat to lessen as people age, her face looks especially well maintained.
Q. Is Anne Hathaway Turkish?
A. Anne Hathaway has mostly Irish roots, but she also has English, German, and French ancestry.
